Life in the UK is getting pricier, but help is coming. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a £500 Cost of Living Payment for 2025 to ease the strain on low-income families, pensioners, and others struggling with bills. This cash boost will roll out in stages across the year, landing straight into … Read more
UK savers with more than £10,000 in the bank got a wake-up call from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in early 2025. With interest rates climbing, many are earning more from their savings, but that could mean a surprise tax bill. HMRC’s latest update warns that folks might owe tax if their savings interest goes … Read more
A Welcome Cash Lifeline Good news is coming for UK pensioners this autumn. The government is rolling out a one-off £720 payment to help retirees cope with rising costs. With heating, food, and bills stretching budgets thin, this extra cash is a real boost, especially as winter looms. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) … Read more
The Hunt for Valuable 20p Coins In the UK, 20p coins jingle in pockets every day, but some are worth way more than their face value. Since their introduction in 1982, a few rare versions have caught the eye of collectors, fetching prices that could change your life. From minting errors to unique designs, these … Read more
No New £299 Payment This Year The UK government has made it clear that the £299 Cost of Living Payment, which helped millions in February 2024, won’t be coming back in August 2025. That payment was the last part of a £900 support package rolled out between 2022 and 2024 to help people struggling with … Read more
Big changes are coming for UK drivers over 60, and they could affect your right to drive. From July 2025, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is planning new rules that might make it harder for older drivers to keep their licences. The aim is to make roads safer, but many worry it could … Read more
Millions of UK pensioners born between 1952 and 1960 are in for a tough time in 2025. New changes mean their state pension might be smaller than expected, and they could face bigger tax bills. This double hit comes from old pension rules being tweaked and tax thresholds staying frozen while pensions rise. It’s left … Read more
Thousands of women across the UK could be missing out on a handy extra £4,200 a year through Pension Credit. This government scheme tops up your income if you’re over state pension age and on a low wage. Right now, around 760,000 older folks, many of them women born in the 1950s, are entitled to … Read more
A new £200 Cost of Living Payment is set to roll out in August 2025, giving a much-needed lift to low-income households across the UK. With prices for essentials like food, rent, and energy still pinching wallets, this one-off payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aims to ease the strain. It’s part … Read more
Drivers across the UK are in for some big shifts this year when it comes to road rules and penalties. With the government pushing for safer streets and greener travel, several updates have come into play that could catch many by surprise. From how fines are worked out to new taxes on electric cars, these … Read more